Homerton Library

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Regular groups, activities & events

  • Two individual hands moving game tiles

    Coffee Morning and Scrabble Club

    Mondays
    10.30am—12pm

    Join us to meet new people and enjoy a free drink while playing a game or doing a jigsaw. No need to book, just turn up.

  • u3a Pilates

    Mondays
    1.30pm—2.30pm

    Pilates includes standing, sitting and lying postures. This class is currently full so please reach out to u3a to join the waiting list. New members are very welcome to u3a and concession rates are available.

  • u3a Tai Chi

    Mondays
    2.45pm—3.45pm

    This group is open to anyone who has previously done Tai Chi. Also, from time to time, there are opportunities for beginners to join. Please reach out to u3a to find out more. New members are very welcome to u3a and concession rates are available.

  • Two girls in blue t shirts with their hair in braids colour in colourful designs. A woman in a black t shirt also joins in

    Family Craft Club

    Mondays
    4pm—5pm

    Join us for our weekly family craft session to meet other parents and children and get creative together. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Comic Reading Group

    First Monday of the month
    4pm—5.30pm

    Join us to read and talk about comics and graphic novels, get ideas and make friends! Best for ages 8+. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Comic Creators Club

    Third Monday of the month
    4pm—5pm

    Join our resident comic artists to draw and create comics, get inspired, develop skills and make friends! Best for ages 8+. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A person holding a book open

    Homerton Reading Group

    Third Monday of the month
    6.30pm—7.30pm

    Join us to discuss books and find your next read! Pick up a copy of next month’s choice at the welcome desk. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A Black man with a beard wearing a black top smiles at the camera against a white background

    Homerton Writing Group

    Last Monday of the month
    6.30pm—7.30pm

    Join African songwriter, novelist and performance poet Ngoma Bishop for empowering writing workshops for budding writers of all ages. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Estate Housing Surgeries

    Tuesdays
    10am—12pm

    Meet your local Housing Officer to discuss issues affecting you. For more information, call 020 8356 3330 or email neighbourhood@hackney.gov.uk. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Two toddler girls point at a book. One wears a pink top with flowers on it and her hair in bunches. The other wears a white jumper and has dark hair.

    Stories & Rhymes

    Tuesdays
    11am—12pm

    Join our librarians for a fun, interactive session with books and songs for babies, toddlers and their adults. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A group of women in a room stand on yoga mats with their backs to the camera, holding their hands above their heads

    Accessible Yoga

    Tuesdays
    2.30pm—3.30pm

    Try out this inclusive, accessible yoga class to stretch, relax and improve your wellbeing. In collaboration with King's Park Moving Together and Active Within. No experience necessary. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Storytelling Circle

    Tuesdays
    4pm—5pm

    Join our storytelling club for children and families. Use cards, dice and prompts to create funny and dramatic stories. Best for children aged 5+. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Scope Community Disability Energy Advice

    Every other Tuesday
    10am—2pm

    If you, or a loved one, are disabled and worried about energy and water costs, Scope can offer free advice. No need to book, just turn up.

    Upcoming sessions: 18 November | 2 December

  • A group of people seated while a man stands at the front of the room in front of a projected image on a presentation

    Free u3a Talk with Guest Speaker

    Third Tuesday of the month
    10.45am—12.30pm

    Find out more about u3a, meet members and learn something new! Refreshments provided. Open to non-u3a members. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A group of people of all ages smiling holding hula hoops

    Hula-Hooping for Everyone

    Wednesdays
    4pm—5pm

    Get fit and have fun at these hula-hooping sessions for all ages and abilities. In collaboration with King’s Park Moving Together and Hula 4 Fun. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A room - apparently in a library - with primary school age children seated around a table. On the table are several pens and pieces of paper. Two adults stand over them in the background.

    Homework Club

    Thursdays
    4pm—5pm

    Join us for help with your homework. We also offer Maths and English worksheets.
    Ages 6 to 10. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A woman in a brown headscarf and pink jumper holds a book and smiles while reading it

    Timeless Tales & Tunes

    Thursdays
    11am—12pm

    Calling all under-fives, parents and elders who like singing and sharing stories together. Join us for an intergenerational session filled with music and joy! No need to book, just turn up.

  • A hand sketching with a pencil on canvas

    Life Drawing Class

    Thursdays
    7pm—9pm

    This class for all is externally run, with a £15 fee per class. For more information, email response.write@gmail.com.

  • u3a Folk Dance

    First Thursday of the month
    10.45am—12pm

    Join us to learn circle, line and square dances and find out the stories of their origins. New members are very welcome to u3a and concession rates are available.

  • Primary school age children lying in a row smiling and reading books

    Chatterbooks

    First Thursday of the month
    4pm—5pm

    Join us at the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read! Open to children aged 8 to 12. Register at the library welcome desk. No need to book, just turn up.

  • u3a Art History

    Second Thursday of the month
    10.30am—12pm

    Join this friendly and supportive group to discuss art history. New members are very welcome to u3a and concession rates are available.

  • u3a Line Dancing

    Third Thursday of the month
    10.45am—12pm

    Join us to learn line dances. New members are very welcome to u3a and concession rates are available.

  • Lego Club

    Fridays
    3pm—5pm

    Join our friendly Lego club and see where your imagination takes you! Best for ages 6+. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Family Action Surgeries

    Second Friday of the month
    2pm—5pm

    Drop in and speak with an advisor for practical, emotional and financial information on poverty and social isolation. No need to book, just turn up.

  • u3a Art

    Second Friday of the month
    11am—1pm

    Join this friendly and supportive group. New members are very welcome whatever your experience and ability, from complete beginners to experienced artists. Concession rates available.

  • Multi coloured playing pieces on a playing board

    Board Games Club

    Saturdays
    2.30pm—4pm

    We have a variety of games – play your favourite or try something new! Open to all ages and any skill level, best for ages 5+. No need to book, just turn up.

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Information

Open times

Mon, Tue, Thu: 10am—8pm
Wed: 1pm—6pm
Fri: 10am—6pm
Sat: 10am—5pm
Sun: Closed

Website

Hackney.gov.uk

Address

Homerton Library
Homerton High Street
E9 6AS

Get in touch

020 8356 1066

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